Chalk and Talk in a Virtual World

Over the past few years VBS2 has swiftly become pretty much the standard 3D simulation tool in use within most NATO countries, whether that be for training or analytical purposes.

It’s upcoming new release will see the ability to use simulation as a presentation background for instructors in classrooms via its new chalkboard feature. Information and associated military symbology can be drawn on top of any 3D terrain as well as on top of previously played scenarios.

Giving instructors the ability to create visually engaging lessons that overwise might have been delivered with old fashioned powerpoint can really make for compelling viewing. Especially if an instructor could write on top of previous scenarios done by groups of students, highlighting correct and incorrect practices.

I personally feel that this concept could be extended to produce high quality Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) quickly on a large scale.